Brown rice

What is Brown rice

Brown rice is the whole rice grain with only the inedible husk portion removed. Because it is more intact it offers more nutrients than white rice. Additionally because the rice contains more fiber it has less effect on insulin levels (lower glycemic index).

Equivalents

More Brown Rice Information

Brown rice is available in many variations including long, short or medium grain, basmati, jasmine, etc. White rice is more commonly eaten world-wide than brown rice. The practice of removing the bran from the rice grain (making white rice) came about because the processed white rice contains less fat and can be stored for a longer period of time. Brown rice and be simply steamed or made into pilafs, salads or casseroles.

Nutrition Information For Brown rice

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

688

Calories from Fat

45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
5g

10%

Saturated Fat
1g

0%

Cholesterol
0mg

0%

Sodium
8mg

0%

Potassium

509g

10%

Total Carbohydrate
145g

50%

Dietary Fiber
6g

30%

Sugars
0g

Protein
14g

30%

Vitamin A 0%

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Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

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Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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